What’s in a Thomas Cook name? Ask Madhavan Menon
To keep or not to keep? Such is the quandary that is facing Madhavan Menon, chairman & managing director of Thomas Cook India (TCIL),...
Jakarta trade calm but cautious after student protests take to streets
It's been a week of apprehension for many inbound tourism players in Indonesia after demonstrations broke out in Jakarta to demand lawmakers to halt...
Hyatt writes new Caption for lifestyle brand
Hyatt Hotels has rolled out Caption by Hyatt, a new select service lifestyle brand "designed to inspire personal connection" through "comfortable, flexible and communal...
Nay to proposed tourism tax in Macau
The Macanese trade is casting doubt on the effectiveness of the government’s proposal to impose a tourist tax to tackle overtourism, instead seeing other...
India gains ground as key market for the Maldives
A combination of several positive factors including endorsement from Bollywood celebrities, growing air connectivity between the two countries, and aggressive promotion, has led to...
Malaysia eyes inbound growth from Central Asia
Tourism Malaysia has outlined concrete plans – which include improving air links and building destination awareness – to grow inbound traffic from Kazakhstan, as...
Dusit to open second Nepal hotel in Kathmandu
Thailand's Dusit International has signed an agreement with Hotel Lhasa International to develop and operate Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Nepal, which is set to open...
Master plan to reshape Singapore’s Sentosa, Brani islands revealed
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has unveiled a comprehensive master plan aimed at redeveloping the Sentosa and Pulau Brani islands into "a game-changing leisure and...
At PHIST, hospitality sector sees sustainability as key to future growth
The travel industry needs to adopt sustainability measures that meet the growing demands of eco-conscious travellers to drive business into the future.
At the second...
Marriott embarks on major expansion drive in the Philippines
Marriott International expects to more than triple its portfolio in the Philippines within the next five years and roll out five new brands including...
